All articles by David Rees – Page 16
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NewsBlakemore invests on back of strong recruitment
Blakemore Trade Partners (BTP), the network for independent Spar retailers in central England and Wales, has had “its busiest summer for some time”, managing director Jerry Marwood told retailers at the group’s annual show last week.
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NewsConvenience Retail Awards 2017: Enter now
It’s here again! Time to appraise your business and get your store looking at its best for the judges as entries are open for the 2017 Convenience Retail Awards.
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NewsRetailer Patrick Sewell chosen as next ACS chairman
ACS has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Sewell, managing director of the Sewell On the Go chain of fuel and convenience stores, as its new chair
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NewsNisa seeking new chairman after Chris Baker steps down
Nisa Retail chairman Christopher Baker is to step down after the company’s AGM on 29 September
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NewsNisa facing six-figure loss from My Local collapse
Nisa is out of pocket to the tune of £8m as a result of the collapse of My Local, an update to creditors from administrators KPMG has revealed
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NewsBestway Wholesale makes senior management changes
Martin Race has been appointed managing director of Bestway Wholesale, responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation.
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NewsMcColl's makes progress in "challenging" market
McColl’s Retail Group suffered declining like-for-like sales in the first half of the year, although it grew its sales overall due to store acquisitions.
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NewsJames Hall acquires North East Convenience Stores
North East Convenience Stores (NECS) is to be acquired by James Hall & Co, the Spar wholesaler for the north of England.
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NewsMcColl's Retail Group to acquire 298 stores from Co-op
McColl’s Retail Group has agreed to purchase 298 convenience stores from the Co-operative Group for £117m
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Features and analysisLondis Solo Convenience, Glasgow
Natalie Lightfoot’s Solo Convenience in Glasgow, was the winner of a £50,000 incentive promotion by C-Store and Londis last year.
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NewsMy Local clears stock and lines up store buyers
Two thirds of My Local stores across the country are closing their doors to customers today after a weekend stock clearance sale
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Features and analysisSupplier in your store: The winning team
Heineken territory manager Nichola Potter visited Jai Singh’s Go Local Extra store in Sheffield to help him prepare for a summer of sport.
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NewsNFRN members back Brexit in EU referendum
Members of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) are in favour of Britain leaving the EU, according to two recent polls
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NewsRaj Krishan to join Blakemore Wholesale Distribution
Blakemore Wholesale Distribution has chosen Raj Krishan as its new sales director
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NewsAppleby Westward to acquire Gillett's Spar chain
Appleby Westward, the Spar distributor for the south west of England, is to take over the Gillett’s (Callington) convenience store chain
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NewsCategory tactics can help offset wage rise, says IRI
Stores will need to serve an extra 50 customers a day or increase basket size by 2% in order to offset wage increases, says IRI
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NewsThe future of My Local chain under review by KPMG
KPMG has been called in to do an urgent strategic review of My Local
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NewsSelf-checkouts working well at Spar Lancaster University
The shop on the campus of Lancaster University is claiming a customer service success after becoming the first UK Spar store to install cashless self-checkouts
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BlogThe big decision
Editor David Rees argues that c-store retailers would be better off with the UK remaining in the EU.
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BlogThe numbers game
It’s a mixed picture for independent convenience retailers in the 2016 Grocery Retail Structure, writes editor David Rees.